I Didn’t Expect This in Kenya 🌴 | Lamu Island (Samaki House Tour)
Amy the Explorer
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Escaping the noise for the "Soft Life" on Lamu Island! 🌴✨
In today’s vlog, I’m taking you along on my journey from the hustle of Nairobi to the peaceful, car-free streets of Lamu Island, Kenya. From airport weight struggles to landing in a literal paradise, this is a raw look at what it’s actually like to travel to this UNESCO World Heritage site.
In this video, you’ll see:
• ✈️ The Journey: Flying from Nairobi (landing at Manda Airport) and taking a boat to the island.
• 🏠 Where to Stay: A full tour of my stay at Samaki House (wait until you see the rooftop views!).
• 🍛 The Food: Trying Kenyan Beef Pilau and coconut rice for the first time—is it worth the hype?
• 🏰 History & Culture: A guided tour of the iconic Lamu Fort, including the history of the slave trade and local Swahili traditions.
• 🛶 The Island Vibe: Exploring the narrow alleys of Lamu Old Town, meeting the famous donkeys, and seeing why this is the ultimate "slow down" destination.
Whether you're planning a trip to the Kenyan Coast or just want to experience the magic of Lamu through my lens, this video has everything you need to know.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Cinematic Vlog Trailer/Intro
05:55 Flight From Nairobi to Lamu
07:24 Arriving at Manda Airport
09:40 Crossing to Lamu Island by Boat
10:50 Arriving on Lamu Island
13:33 Arriving at Samaki House—Apartment Tour
17:05 My Review About Lamu Island
19:21 Lunch at Mangrove Restaurant
21:21 Trying Beef Pilau for the First Time
23:50 Lamu Fort Tour
40:30 Exploring the Narrow Alleys of Lamu Old Town
42:47 The Failed Floating Party/Bonfire Night
Catch Up on Previous Episodes of the Travel Series: AMY TAKES KENYA 🇰🇪 | The Unfiltered Travel...
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Also, if you’ve had Beef Pilau before, let me know if it looked as good as it tasted!
I Didn’t Expect This in Kenya 🌴 | Lamu Island (Samaki House Tour)
Amy the Explorer
4,104 views
Escaping the noise for the "Soft Life" on Lamu Island! 🌴✨
In today’s vlog, I’m taking you along on my journey from the hustle of Nairobi to the peaceful, car-free streets of Lamu Island, Kenya. From airport weight struggles to landing in a literal paradise, this is a raw look at what it’s actually like to travel to this UNESCO World Heritage site.
In this video, you’ll see:
• ✈️ The Journey: Flying from Nairobi (landing at Manda Airport) and taking a boat to the island.
• 🏠 Where to Stay: A full tour of my stay at Samaki House (wait until you see the rooftop views!).
• 🍛 The Food: Trying Kenyan Beef Pilau and coconut rice for the first time—is it worth the hype?
• 🏰 History & Culture: A guided tour of the iconic Lamu Fort, including the history of the slave trade and local Swahili traditions.
• 🛶 The Island Vibe: Exploring the narrow alleys of Lamu Old Town, meeting the famous donkeys, and seeing why this is the ultimate "slow down" destination.
Whether you're planning a trip to the Kenyan Coast or just want to experience the magic of Lamu through my lens, this video has everything you need to know.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Cinematic Vlog Trailer/Intro
05:55 Flight From Nairobi to Lamu
07:24 Arriving at Manda Airport
09:40 Crossing to Lamu Island by Boat
10:50 Arriving on Lamu Island
13:33 Arriving at Samaki House—Apartment Tour
17:05 My Review About Lamu Island
19:21 Lunch at Mangrove Restaurant
21:21 Trying Beef Pilau for the First Time
23:50 Lamu Fort Tour
40:30 Exploring the Narrow Alleys of Lamu Old Town
42:47 The Failed Floating Party/Bonfire Night
Catch Up on Previous Episodes of the Travel Series: AMY TAKES KENYA 🇰🇪 | The Unfiltered Travel...
📲 Let’s Connect:
Instagram: Instagram: amy_roseline
Tiktok: TikTok: achalugodikee
Facebook: Facebook: 17sQyx5Djc
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered travel adventures and lifestyle vlogs! 🔔
#kenyatravelvlog #travelkenya #swahiliculture #samaki #africantravel #pilau